Building capability for successful Business Transformation

Episode 9 of the Underscore Transformation podcast, hosted by Jason West & Joe Ales, titled "Building capability for successful Business Transformation" was published on November 21, 2019 and runs 21 minutes.

November 21, 2019 ·21m · Underscore Transformation

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Episode Description

During this episode we reference the competency model of Programme Managers, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) by Axelos. For more information on the products and services provided by Axelos, please visit their website.

Underscore is an accredited training provider for MSP and Prince2 (project management training), along with other capabilities mentioned in the episode, such as Emotional Intelligence, Mental Toughness, and Stakeholder Engagement.

This season of the Underscore Transformation Podcast is based on our recent white paper covering the first stage of transformation: Scoping. The 10 Points covered in the Scoping Checklist are:

1. Programme sponsorship
2. Problem definition
3. Preparing for change
4. Requirements gathering
5. Vision, objectives and design principles
6. Governance and decision making
7. Methodology and approach
8. Programme management capability
9. Solution design capability
10. Business case

We’re always looking for ways to improve our content and would love to hear your feedback. If you would like to join the conversation, please contact Jason West to join our WhatsApp group.

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Learn more about business change and capability building at the Underscore Change Academy — home to free resources, frameworks, and learning designed to help leaders deliver lasting transformation.

Explore our Training Courses to develop practical skills in leadership, project management, and Microsoft Office — available virtually and onsite across the UK.

Visit Underscore Group to discover how we help organisations build capability, lead transformation, and sustain performance.

You can also view our content on YouTube , where each week we help HR leaders lead high-stakes business change. Our channel is built for HR pros tasked with projects that feel too big, too fast, or too complex.

This episode was recorded and produced by Matt Gore of icon business media.

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